What's the government response timeline for Niger?

"On 13 March, the Council of Ministers released a statement on the measures the country is taking to control the spread of COVID-19, including the banning of gatherings of over 1,000 people." https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/03/niger-societe-civile-demandent-un-terme/

"On 13 March, the Council of Ministers released a statement on the measures the country is taking to control the spread of COVID-19, including the banning of gatherings of over 1,000 people." https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/03/niger-societe-civile-demandent-un-terme/

President addresses nation regarding coronavirus https://coronavirus.ne/

"All gatherings of 50 people, including baptisms, ceremonies, workshops and seminars, are cancelled for two weeks" with possibility to extend https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5

"All gatherings of 50 people, including baptisms, ceremonies, workshops and seminars, are cancelled for two weeks" with possibility to extend https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5

"closure of its international airports in Niamey and Zinder for 2 weeks" with exemptions made for domestic, cargo, air ambulance, and military flights; "all land borders will also be closed for a period of 2 weeks" https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5

First positive case tested and confirmed in Niger https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-19/niger-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-health-minister-says

All school cancelled for two weeks, with option to extend https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5

"the government has been continuing public safety campaigns and sending daily communications with doctors’ phone numbers for people if they suspect they are sick." https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/03/22/cologne-sanitizer-boxed-wine-and-bidets-how-people-in-68-countries-are-coping-with-coronavirus-140648

Public information website created, includes testing information https://coronavirus.ne/

Government website has a question series to determine if you require a covid-19 test. Then, you can call the available help phone numbers to arrange medical attention and testing. https://coronavirus.ne/test-covid-19/

"an active search strategy for suspected cases of patients at CORONAVIRUS as well as the strengthening of the screening and containment" put in place https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf

"establishment of a curfew on the territory of the city of Niamey in from Saturday March 28, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m" https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf

City of Niamey (where coronavirus cases are concentrated) isolated for a week. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf

MSF launches a public information campaign in Niamey and Magaria https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/covid19

No stay at home measures. Starting April 10, it is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Mandatory quarantine for people who have symptoms. /web/20200428105613/ https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ /web/20200428105718/ https://coronavirus.ne/quarantaine/

Restrictions on international travel extended https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

On April 12 the government extended Niamey's isolation from the rest of the semi-desert country as well as a state of emergency and the curfew. Places of worship and schools are shut. https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/niger-jails-10-after-violent-protests-against-virus-lockdown-20200421

Debt relief is only for prequalified private companies. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Curfew on Niamey eased from 1900hrs to 2100hrs during Ramadam. Movement restriction remain the same. http://archive.fo/okyvt

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May 4th, 2020 - With the collaboration between Facebook Inc., the Ministry of Public Health and UNICEF, Niger officially launched today a “chatbot” on the WhatsApp social network, to provide users accurate and timely information on the situation of Covid-19 in Niger and answer any Covid-19 queries. https://reliefweb.int/report/niger/niger-launches-chatbot-whatsapp-answer-covid-19-queries

No information on income support https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Debt relief is to prequalified companies https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s46Oz_NtkyrowAracg9FTPYRdkP8GHRzQqM7w6Qa_2k/edit?ts=5e836726

Testing capacity is strengthened and all elibigle people will be tested */ https://reliefweb.int/report/niger/unhcr-niger-covid-19-strengthening-testing-and-intake-capacities-niger

testing capacity is strengthened. There is limited information on contact tracing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf

School closures remain in place https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

There are no policies for workplace closures https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

All gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5

Restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 people https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5

No restrictions on public transport

Still no recommendations or orders for stay at home, despite easing of lockdowns for certain regions. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335786/niger-curfew-hours-in-niamey-reduced-april-22-update-4

Travel restriction on movent into the capital https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339436/niger-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-until-may-23-update-5

All borders are closed. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335786/niger-curfew-hours-in-niamey-reduced-april-22-update-4

Nationwide school closures have continued due to covid-19 https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Although workplaces were not closed, there was a night curfew implemented and shortened working hours. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The ban on the number of people in places of worship was lifted on the condition that people observe hygiene and social distancing measures https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/niger-lifts-covid-19-ban-on-religious-places-of-worship/1838869

The ban on the number of people in places of worship was lifted on the condition that people observe hygiene and social distancing measures https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/niger-lifts-covid-19-ban-on-religious-places-of-worship/1838869

No restrictions on public transport

Measures on religious gatherings restrictions were eased down and the curfew was lifted. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/niger-lifts-covid-19-ban-on-religious-places-of-worship/1838869

Restrictions on internal movement into the capital were lifted, although there is still a curfew imposed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

International travel and border closures remain in place https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/341556/niger-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-may-12-update-6

two months of free utilities to the vulnerable households https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N

closure continues. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse ***NOTE*** school will be re-opend from 1st June, says state-run newspaper https://www.lesahel.org/index.php/2020/05/29/reprise-des-cours-dans-le-contexte-de-la-covid-19-relever-le-defi-du-respect-du-programme-et-des-mesures-de-prevention-edictees/

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"Niger's Minister of Higher Education, Yahouza Sadissou, announced Tuesday at a press conference the reopening of schools from June 1 until July 15, 2020 to finalize the programmes" https://www.panapress.com/COViD-19-Niger-schools-scheduled-a_630641482-lang2.html

On 23rd July 2020, Ministry of Health, Republic of Niger issued a Quarantine guidelines for public. https://coronavirus.ne/quarantaine/

From 1 August if you are eligible for entry, you will need to present a negative COVID test certificate less than 72 hours old to the airport authorities, or be tested at the airport. You will be subject to temperature checks upon arrival. If you test positive for COVID you will have to isolate in government facilities for 14 days after arrival. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger

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It remains current that “all public schools are open”. Source: https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

“Restaurants, shops and bars are open with social distancing measures in place.” Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger/coronavirus

No recent policy changes found on the cancellation of public events in Niger. However, “people must respect a distance of at least one meter between people in open spaces, restaurants, businesses, airports, and other public places.” Also, “it is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport.” https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

No recent policy changes found on restrictions on gathering sizes in Niger.

Public transport is operating, and it is mandatory to wear a face mask on board. Source: https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, and there is no curfew in place. Source: https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

It remains the case that “if you are eligible for entry, you will need to present a negative COVID test certificate less than 72 hours old to the airport authorities, or be tested at the airport” Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger

Key Policy Responses as of August 13th, as reported by the IMF include the regional central bank (BCEAO) for the West-African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) having “(ii) set-up a framework inviting banks and microfinance institutions to accommodate demands from customers with Covid19-related repayment difficulties to postpone for a 3 month renewable period debt service falling due, without the need to classify such postponed claims as non-performing”. Also, “key elements are already being implemented, such as food distribution, two months of free utilities to the vulnerable households and temporary tax relief for hard-hit sectors”. Source:  https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The government is still regularly updating their website dedicated to sharing coronavirus information. Source: https://coronavirus.ne/ This is along with sharing coronavirus information on their other government website. Source: http://www.gouv.ne/